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keep on an even keel

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keep something on an even keel
Fig. to keep something in a steady and untroubled state. The manager cannot keep the firm on an even keel any longer. When the workers are unhappy, it is difficult to keep the factory on an even keel.
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keep on an even keel

Fig. to remain cool and calm. (Originally nautical.) If Jane can keep on an even keel and not panic, she will be all right. Try to keep on an even keel and not get upset so easily.
See also: even, keel, keep


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But if you keep it simple, go pitch by pitch and keep on an even keel, sometimes it falls your way.
Down we went again and, horror of horrors, this time the vessel could not keep on an even keel.
One fix can't get you high enough in the ritual of hate America; you need ever increasing doses just to keep on an even keel.
 
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